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It is regarded as something of an honour to have a species of organism named after you. To have a genus named after you is even more of an honour because new genera are less often named than new species. However, an even greater honour is to have a family named after you because new families are rarely created. Valdés & Gosliner (1999) honoured Nelson Mandela by naming a genus and family of seaslug (Mollusca: Nudibranchia) after him. Mandelia mirocornata has only been recorded along the coast line of the Cape Peninsula.

James Makola created a bronze sculpture representing ‘peace in a troubled province’ to honour President Mandela when he received the Freedom of the Metro

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16 April 1999

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Freedom of the City of Durban

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16 April 1999

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Freedom of the Lekoa-Vaal Metropolitan Council, South Africa

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1 May 1999

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The Lekoa-Vaal Metropolitan Council bestowed the Freedom of the Vaal in 1999 to the honourable statesman; as an expression of gratitude for recognising our martyred heroes and heroines’ that impacted on the overall struggle for Democracy in South Africa.

Order of Barcelos awarded by the Nandos Piri-Piri Society

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May 1999

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Nandos is a fast-food franchise started in Johannesburg

Medal of Honour from Pretoria Technikon (now Tshwane University of Technology)

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7 May 1999

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Freedom of Pick 'n Pay, a symbolic award presented by the South African supermarket chain

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6 June 1999

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In celebration of the 900th anniversary of the Order of St John, the South African Post Office issued a special miniature sheet and an official commemorative cover featuring Nelson Mandela, who is a Knight of Grace of the Order, wearing the Knight of Grace mantle

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13 June 1999

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Nelson Mandela Farewell Game was a soccer match between World Stars v South Africa as a tribute to former President Nelson Mandela

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17 August 1999

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The match was organised by the International Football Association FIFA

Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Durban-Westville (now part of the University of KwaZulu Natal)

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1 September 1999

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Patron of the 7th All Africa Games

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10 September 1999

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Certificate of Appreciation from the Reach for a Dream Foundation

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4 October 1999

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Certificate of appreciation presented to Mr Mandela, South Africa

Reach for a Dream Foundation

Certificate of Appreciation from the Reach for a Dream Foundation

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4 October 1999

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Order of the African Renaissance Award, First Division from the African Renaissance Institute

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11 October 1999

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Freedom of the City of Lydenburg

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3 November 1999

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Third Juliet Hollister Award was presented to Nelson Mandela during a plenary gathering in the Parliament of the World religions in Cape Town

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5 December 1999

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This award is given annually to religious and secular leaders who actively promote interfaith values. The presentation of the award to Mr Mandela recognizes his struggle for freedom and tolerance in South Africa and lifts up his model of reconciliation with non-violence.

Nelson Mandela Chair in Humanities at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) to promote creative writing in Afrikaans and other Southern African languages

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2000

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Award presented to Mr Mandela in recognition of his outstanding contribution towards the development of Greater Johannesburg by the Mayor of the city

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2000

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Statue given to Mr Mandela in appreciation for his precious time from the Amalgated Beverage Industries

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2000

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Patron of the Freedom Park Legacy Project and Trust

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2000

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Medal of Honour for his contribution to the pursuit of justice under the rule of law from the International Association of Prosecutors

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2000

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Nelson Mandela Museum with branches in Mthatha, Qunu and Mvezo

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February 2000

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Mandela Institute at the University of the Witwatersrand, aims to encourage and promote "capacity building" in developing countries through intensive training in trade negotiation and international commercial law

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1 March 2000

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To honour the contribution of Mr Nelson Mandela to the transformation of South Africa. The Institute is located in the Wits Law School

Appreciation from the Council of Arab Ambassadors in the Republic of South Africa

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29 March 2000

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Award presented to Mr Mandela from the The Council of Arab Ambassadors Republic of South Africa

Arab Ambassadors in Republic of South Africa

Jewish Humanitarian Achiever Award from the South African Jewish Report and Investec Private Bank

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June 2000

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Gold Medal form the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)

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10 June 2000

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Award conferred upon Mr Mandela for his efforts in improving the quality of life for all South Africans.

South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)

Gold Medal Award and sculpture for his efforts in improving the quality of life for all South Africans from the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)

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10 June 2000

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South Africa Jewish Report - Jewish Achiever Award 2000 from the South African Jewish Report and Investec Bank

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29 June 2000

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Award designating Mr Mandela as a SA Jewish Report Humanitarian Nominee from the SA Jewish Report and Investec Private bank, South Africa

SA Jewish Report and Investec Private Bank

Castle Lager Awards of the Century 1999

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1 September 2000

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Nelson Mandela was chosen as the Sunday Times and Castle Lager Struggle Hero of the Century; for his massive contribution towards reconciliation in South Africa and for the prominent role he has played in settling international disputes such as the Lockerbie crisis

Honorary doctorate of Laws from the University of Sydney

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4 September 2000

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Award conferring the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws upon Mr Mandela, from the University of Sydney, Australia

University of Sydney

Recognition of outstanding service and sacrifice from the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU)

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20 September 2000

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Award presented to Mr Mandela in recognition of his outstanding service and sacrifice In the struggle for the Liberation of our Country at the 7th National Congress of COSATU, South Africa

Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU)

Bust of Mandela at the Tatazela High school

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3 November 2000

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The school was opened on 3 November 2000 by Nelson Mandela

Lifetime Achievement Award from the Congress of South Africa Trade Unions (COSATU) for his contribution to the struggle of workers

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2 December 2000

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Merit of Gold for his service to Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) from the Minister of Defense

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2001

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Award recognizing Mr Mandela's dedication to the Rambam Charitable Trust's ideals and principles

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2001

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Recognition and apprecitation award presented to Mr Mandela for his devoted and immeasurable service to humanity in South Africa from the Educational International Africa Region and the All Africa Teachers Organisation

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2001

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Award recognizing Mr Mandela's contribution to Black Economic Empowerment and black business and industry in South Africa from Impumelelo - South Africa's Top 300 Black Empowerment Companies

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2001

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Patron of the Eminent Persons' Group to Advance the World Conference Against Racism, Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance

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2001

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This was a once-off event

Award recognizing Mr Mandela's contribution to business and the economy in South Africa from South Africa's Top 300 National Companies

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2001

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Series of postage stamps issued in South Africa with photos by Alf Kumalo, depicting Nelson Mandela

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2001

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Honorary Doctor Technologiae Education from the Technikon of the Free State

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2001

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Life Time Award from the First Soweto Awards which honours people coming from Soweto

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24 February 2001

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Nelson Mandela Business Breakfast was organised by the Rambam Trust to raise funds for Nelson Mandela Children's Fund and the trust itself

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20 March 2001

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Friendship Award from the Rambam Charitable Trust

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20 March 2001

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Award recognizing Mr Mandela's dedication to the Rambam Charitable Trust's ideals and principles and is a friend of the Trust, South Africa

Rambam Charitable Trust

Annual Nelson Mandela Prize at the Centre for Human Rights of the University of Pretoria for the best academic performance

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8 May 2001

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Recognition and Appreciation Award from the Educational International Africa Region and All Africa Teachers Organisation

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19 July 2001

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Presented to Mr Mandela in recognition of his devoted and immeasurable service to humanity in South Africa and the world at the Fourth Pan African Conference held in Johannesburg, South Africa

Educational International Africa Region and All Africa Teachers Organization

First King Shaka Award in recognition of bravery

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Mandela could not attend the official presentation night at Gold Reef City in July and he received the award from King Goodwill Zwelithini during a ceremony at his home in Johannesburg

Icon of the Century Award at the first Metropolitan Eastern Cape Awards ceremony